HOST – Dawn Marie R. Davis, M.D. GUEST – Suneela Vegunta, M.D. Dr. Suneela Vegunta joins the podcast to discuss the importance of the protecting the musculoskeletal system in patients during the menopause stage of life. Hormonal decline can have a significant impact on bone density, mobility and independence, causing osteopenia and osteoporosis. Topics covered…
Read MoreHOST – Dawn Marie R. Davis, M.D. GUEST – Jackie M. Thielen, M.D. Menopausal concerns in women have been often neglected due to uncertainty and misunderstanding. The goal of this podcast is to offer clarity regarding the basics of menopause. Guest Dr. Jackie Thielen, who is the founding medical director for the Women’s Health Specialty…
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Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: M. Regina Castro, M.D. It’s estimated that at least 12% of the U.S. population have some form of thyroid disorder. It’s more common in women and well over half of all patients with a thyroid dysfunction don’t know they have a problem. We encounter patients with hypothyroidism often;…
Read MoreHost: Darryl S. Chutka. M.D.; [@chutkaMD] Guest: Cornelia M. Weyand, M.D., Ph.D. Guest: Kenneth J. Warrington, M.D. Rheumatologic problems are some of the most common health conditions we see as primary care professionals. In many cases, taking months and sometimes years to properly diagnose, rheumatologic conditions can become frustrating for both the provider and the…
Read MoreHost: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Kelsey L. Jensen, Pharm.D., R.Ph. Guest: Daniel Ilges, Pharm.D., R.Ph., BCIPD The appropriate use of antibiotics is important for a variety of reasons. It helps keep our patients safe, helps maintain antibiotic effectiveness in treating bacterial infections, and helps control the cost of patient care. Very few new…
Read MoreHost: Darryl S. Chutka. M.D.; [@chutkaMD] Guest: Cornelia M. Weyand, M.D., Ph.D. Guest: Kenneth J. Warrington, M.D. Rheumatologic problems are some of the most common health conditions we see as primary care professionals. In many cases, taking months and sometimes years to properly diagnose, rheumatologic conditions can become frustrating for both the provider and the…
Read MoreHost: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Katie A. Young, MD We now have a variety of tests to assess patients who present with chest pain. These tests include such basic assessment tools such as a resting ECG to the most invasive of cardiac tests, a coronary angiogram. But there are multiple tests in between…
Read MoreHost: Darryl S. Chutka. M.D.; [@chutkaMD] Guest: Alicia M. Hinze, M.D., M.H.S. Rheumatologic problems are some of the most common health conditions we see as primary care professionals. In many cases, taking months and sometimes years to properly diagnose, rheumatologic conditions can become frustrating for both the provider and the patient. There are a variety…
Read MoreHost: Darryl S. Chutka. M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Justin E. Juskewitch, M.D., Ph.D. January is National Blood Donor Month | Here are a few interesting facts regarding blood donations: Over 4.5 million American lives are saved each year by blood transfusion and approximately 40,000 units of donated blood are used each day in the U.S. A…
Read MoreHost: Darryl S. Chutka. M.D.; [@chutkaMD] Guest: Vanessa L. Kronzer, M.D. Rheumatologic problems are some of the most common health conditions we see as primary care professionals. In many cases, taking months and sometimes years to properly diagnose, rheumatologic conditions can become frustrating for both the provider and the patient. There are a variety of…
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